Croatians in the processes of the Venetian Inquisition: 4 interesting cases
Tag: Zadar
Benkovac Fair, July 2023
Visiting Benkovac fair in July 2023
Interesting Sarcophagus in Zadar Museum
An interesting sarcophagus recently found in Zadar with bones of a local recluse Georgius
The Nightingales of Zadar – Brothers Antonio and Gaetano Pini-Corsi
Interesting story of two brothers from Zadar who made an career as opera singers in Italy at the turn of the century.
Winter Low Tides in Dalmatia
Winter low tide seaside walk in Vrsi village near Nin
Unique Christmas Tradition in Betina
Christmas tradition in Betina is a lovely tradtion started recently in the Museum of Wooden Shipbuilding in picturesque Betina.
Two Early 20th ct Travel Journals in my Collection
Zemunik Event
Turkish wars in Dalmatia
Modric Cave Revisited
Caving a Modrič Cave near Zadar is a great adventure for families
Tasting at Škaulj Winery 2018
Tasting great wines at Zadar regions prime tasting cellar of Škaulj in Nadin.
Benkovac Wine Tasting
Earlier this spring we had a pleasure to show our hospitality to several quite interesting guests from USA. Mr. Frank Dietrich, joined by his staff, wine writer Marcy Gordon and Zdravko and Marion Podolski of GoHvar blog all joined us at a very special little tasting in Benkovac.
Following the Roman Roads
First Sunday of April brought beautiful, sunny weather and we decided to head in to the hills. This time following ancient Roman road leading from the coast all the way t the interior.
The hilltop fortress of Lišane
The hilltop fortress of Lišane is an ancient hilltop fortress near the village of Lišane Ostrovačke in Ravni Kotari region
The charm of Vinjerac
Vinjerac is often overlooked. Just like most smaller places of North Dalmatia and most of small villages that are not close to main centers. In a way it is the blessing and a curse at the same time: more and more people are leaving as there are no jobs but the places remain relatively intact. In…
Pece in Vinjerac – revisitied
I was there only once, back in the winter of 2009. Nothing has changed: it is still one of the finest seafood places one can visit on the Adriatic coast! It is located in Vinjerac, one of the most picturesque little towns in the country but also quite off the beaten path as this is…